• Runners will participate in the Gobble Wobble 5K and Fun Run at Andrew Brown Park East at 8 a.m. on Saturday.
  • The Cozby Library and Community Commons hosts the Big Book Sale from 4-7 p.m. on Friday.
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Diwali lighting up CHS9 community

Nyah Rama and Namir Awan
November 6, 2024
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CHS9 special education aide Deepa Appachetolanda, librarian Brenna Conway, math teacher Gunjan Jain and instructional aide Rasmita Pydisetti take pictures in the library on Friday to celebrate Diwali. Diwali is the Hindu festival of light. Photo by Nyah Rama
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Nyah Rama
Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
Nyah is a senior and the Editorial Page Editor for The Sidekick. Her passion for the opinions section comes from her desire to uncover the truth and represent those who don't have this platform. In her free time, Nyah likes to unwind with a good New York Times podcast while doing a workout, watching her favorite football team (the New York Jets) play and binge watching some of her favorite sitcoms which include Gilmore Girls, Schitts Creek and How I Met Your Mother. Feel free to contact Nyah by email or through her instagram.  
Namir Awan
Namir Awan, Sports Editor
Namir is a senior and the Sports Editor for The Sidekick. Namir loves to watch and play basketball and football. Namir enjoys learning about history because he likes learning about the past. He also loves to play video games with his friends; his favorite game is Rocket League. Namir also works at Kumon; he enjoys working there because he enjoys helping kids learn math and reading. Namir is excited for this upcoming year as he goes into his third year and becoming a leader on The Sidekick. You can contact him at [email protected].